Update 5/1:
Attention Paddlers! Please be ready to go Saturday morning at 10:30! Looks like the forecast has eased-up a bit for that day, so we may get lucky.

Update 4/29:
Come prepared for a few showers, folks. Not to worry though...Brad has enclosed the entire patio, so there's enough room under there for everyone, inflatable or otherwise. It is "Adventure Rider", right... C'mon you won't melt, and it'll keep the dust down.

Update 4/29 Part 2 electric boogalloo:
Paddling tips: Wear nothing that you mind getting wet. Bring nothing that can get wet...cameras, wallets, bras, etc. Wear shoes that will stay on...aqua socks, tevas, tennies etc.
Good news: We won't need to bring the canoes up the Hill of Fear and Torment. We'll leave them at the Stumptown brewery, have a cold one, then it's a short hoof back the the Roadhouse.

Update 4/24:
Great news! Jason from The Motorcycle Shop (formerly Moto Meccanica) will be bringing a lift, compressor and tools for all your wrenching needs and the inevitable flat/busted this/bent that. Also, maybe a Baja-ready XR for ooglin'!
So c'mon...SIGN UP! There's still time!

Update 4/22:
I'm seeing about fifty. I'm scheduling staff for 50, ordering the canoes and next week I'll be ordering food for those who have paid. If you are lurking or fence sitting...time to commit. If ya ain't paid, we're not sure you're coming so I ain't ordering yer ribeye and yer share of a pile o shrimp. Get it?
Pool is ready.
10 days!!!!! WHOOOOT!
...Tiny

Update 4/19:
For your viewing pleasure, our own Pete Corboy AKA Petefromberkeley will present a slide show that chronicles his 65k mile ride around the world on an Airhead. After dinner on Saturday sit back, relax and hear all about crazy 2-wheeled adventures in far away lands. Pete's ridden through more countries that end in "-stan" than most of us know guys named 'Stan'. Q and A, snide remarks and heckling to follow.

Update 3/26:
Alrighty folks...with a bit more than a month to go, we really need to start figuring-out how many will be joining us. Specifically, we need an accurate number of people in the paddling party. (And yes, you should canoe with us!). Please register asap with one of the methods listed below so we can settle with the canoe outfit, start purchasing supplies and gauging staff.
Thanks again,
Josh

Where:Rio Nido Roadhouse. Surrounded by redwoods, The Roadhouse boasts a full bar (duh) with a great beer selection, large lawn for tents (no need to ride after the day's activities), swimming pool (weather permitting), rockin' juke box with outdoor sound, horseshoe pit and secure bike parking. Located on Canyon Two Rd. Rio Nido, CA. +/- 20 miles northwest of Santa Rosa just off River Road (near Guerneville). It is easily accessible from US101, or scenic Hwy 1 (from Jenner).
N38 31.189 W122 58.693
Still not sure? Right here.

When:May 2-3, 2009. Camping will also be available the night of Friday, May 1 for those wishing to arrive early and/or participate in the canoe trip.Ppssstt...Friday is super-secret party night!

Canoe trip??

Yeah, Canoe Trip! Saturday morning.hey, the river is like, right there.
This is a leisurely paddle downstream on the Russian River that will last approx. 3 hrs. The paddling party will depart the Roadhouse around 10:30am Saturday the 2nd, and will be bussed to a nearby location. Those wishing to participate (highly recommended) should be at the Roadhouse by 10:30am, or arrive Friday nite and camp. All gear will be provided by a local outfitter, and the trip will end at the Stumptown Brewery with a cold adult beverage just down the street from the Roadhouse with plenty of time left in the afternoon for a day-ride, snacks or just lounging.

Miscellany:
-Camping Friday nite will be free of charge, however no meals will be provided that nite or the following morning. The Roadhouse bar and restaurant will be open for business late and open early during this time to handle your needs. (Bloodys...stat!)
-Snackin' Saturday afternoon will be provided (burgers, dogs, standard picnic fare).
-Dinner Saturday nite will be a social/communal grill-yer-own NY steak (supplied), cajun shrimp boil, salad, garlic bread.
-Breakfast will be provided Sunday morning.
-You'll get some cool schwag.
-We'll waffle-off some good stuff.
-You really should plan on doing the canoe trip...it's too much fun.